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Why Income Tax Notices issued in Exempt Agricultural Land Transactions?

Income Tax : Many taxpayers receive notices despite exemption due to AIS-ITR mismatches. The case highlights that non-reporting of even exempt ...

April 20, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Income: A Comparative Analysis of Income-tax Act, 1961 vs 2025

Income Tax : The new law narrows the scope of agricultural income by introducing strict conditions and exclusions. It emphasizes documentation ...

April 4, 2026 906 Views 0 comment Print

Section 87A Rebate & Agricultural Income: Resolving Statutory Conflict Before Utilities Do It for Us

Income Tax : The issue is whether agricultural income affects eligibility for rebate under Section 87A. The article explains that legally, tota...

March 31, 2026 4170 Views 2 comments Print

Agricultural Income Taxation under Income Tax Act 2025

Income Tax : The case explains how agricultural income remains tax-free under Section 10(1) but affects tax rates on other income. Key takeaway...

March 28, 2026 13689 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Income under Indian Tax Law: Scope, Exclusions and Rationale

Income Tax : Understand how agricultural income is exempt under the Income Tax Act, 1961, why only genuine cultivation qualifies, and where cou...

February 28, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print


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Faceless Assessments Trigger Harassment of Agriculturists Despite Exempt Income

Income Tax : The issue concerns high-pitched additions proposed under faceless scrutiny even where agricultural income is exempt and fully docu...

January 12, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Agricultural Land Outside Municipal Limits Not a Capital Asset; Section 153C Proceedings Invalid Without Incriminating Material

Income Tax : The court examined whether reassessment could proceed without any incriminating material from search. It held that absence of such...

April 28, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

Land classified as agricultural in revenue records cannot be taxed as a capital asset

Income Tax : The issue involved classification of land for capital gains taxation. The Court held that revenue records and evidence of agricult...

April 26, 2026 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Agricultural Land Capital Gain Addition Deleted in absence of development or trading intent

Income Tax : The issue involved denial of exemption on sale of agricultural land. The Tribunal held that the land met conditions of Section 2(1...

April 3, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Capital Gains Deleted as Land Retained Agricultural Character at Time of Sale

Income Tax : Tribunal holds buyer’s intended industrial use does not alter land classification; gains from sale of agricultural land held non...

April 3, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

No Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Agricultural Land Beyond Municipal Limits: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : The issue was whether sale of agricultural land attracts capital gains tax. The Tribunal held that land situated beyond prescribed...

March 31, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Guidelines for Assessment of Tax on Agriculture Income

Income Tax : CBDT circular on C&AG report findings. Directs AOs to verify land records, sales, and expenses to ensure correct exemption of agri...

October 29, 2025 1371 Views 0 comment Print


Deeming provision of 56(2)(x) cannot be invoked in case of Purchase of agricultural land

June 24, 2024 7212 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi rules Section 56(2)(x) can’t be invoked for agricultural land purchases, providing relief to taxpayers in similar situations.

AO Cannot Uniformly Apply 40% Expense Benchmark to Agricultural Revenue

June 11, 2024 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Chaudhari Nanubhai Jeshingbhai (HUF) Vs DCIT case where the ITAT Ahmedabad ruled on reducing agricultural income based on expenditure claimed by the assessee.

Interest on Loan for Agricultural Land Not Allowable under Section 36(iii)

April 10, 2024 2574 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the judgment/order by the Kerala High Court in the case of Mini Muthoottu Credit India Vs CIT. Learn about the court’s ruling on the deductibility of interest on loans for purchasing agricultural land.

Taxability of services associated with Agricultural Produce under GST Law

April 8, 2024 19476 Views 0 comment Print

Article titled Taxability of services associated with Agricultural Produce under GST Law taking into account notifications, advance rulings, and court orders concerning the same.

If Receipt Isn’t Taxable for Recipient, TDS Credit Can’t Be Denied: ITAT

March 15, 2024 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Dhirajlal Savailal Shah Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad) If the receipt is not liable to tax in the hands of the recipient for any reason, the same cannot be a ground for not granting credit for TDS.

Actual agricultural activity isn’t crucial in determining land as agricultural: Bombay HC

March 7, 2024 2085 Views 0 comment Print

Learn from the Bombay High Court’s judgment why actual agricultural activity isn’t crucial in determining land as agricultural, impacting tax liabilities.

Section 54B Exemption Valid for Pre Sale Deed Registration Land Investment: ITAT

March 1, 2024 4296 Views 0 comment Print

Sold agricultural land? Re-invest the proceeds in new land within 2 years to claim tax exemption under Section 54B. Even if the new land is registered in your son’s name, you may still qualify. Learn the details and avoid common mistakes with this informative guide.

No Income Tax on Compulsory Acquisition of Rural Land

February 29, 2024 16203 Views 1 comment Print

Explore how land acquisition for development projects like road widening impacts taxation for rural landowners under the Income Tax Act and RFCTLARR Act.

Composite Income (Partly Agricultural and Partly Non-agricultural Income) of Company and Its Splitting-up under Rules 7, 7A, 7B and 8

February 23, 2024 17508 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of composite income in companies, its calculation, and tax implications under Rules 7, 7A, 7B, and 8 of the Income Tax Act.

Taxability of income earned from agricultural land situated in India

February 10, 2024 4143 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of agricultural vs non-agricultural income, tax exemptions, and how understanding these distinctions can aid in effective tax planning.

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